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I'm Iyan Barry, a sitting CIO. I help Australian mid-market executive teams modernise IT, lift cyber maturity and deploy AI — with the governance to stand behind it.
Thirty years in technology, currently Chief Information Officer — building IT functions that are secure, well governed and genuinely useful to the business.
Years in technology
Current executive role
Frameworks implemented
How I work withmid-market teams
IT Leadership & Strategy
Transforming under-resourced IT teams into proactive, strategic partners that deliver real business value through structured processes and clear vision.
Read MoreCybersecurity & Governance
ISO 27001 implementation, Microsoft Secure Score uplift, and Essential Eight compliance. Building security frameworks that protect without hindering productivity.
Read MoreAI & Automation
Building AI-driven workflows and automation solutions focused on practical applications that remove friction from daily work and solve real business problems.
Read MoreStrategic Consulting
Providing strategic guidance on IT transformation, cybersecurity implementation, and technology roadmaps tailored to your business needs and growth objectives.
Read MoreRecent Blog Posts & Insights
View all postsLeading IT Teams in the Real World
Reflections on taking an IT team from reactive and overwhelmed to structured and proactive. The messy, practical reality of IT transformation.
Using AI as an IT Leader
How I see AI as an enabler, not a magic solution, and how I'm using it to remove friction for myself and my team.
Side Projects as a Leadership Lab
Why small experiments (apps, bots, tools) are a good sandbox for learning that feeds back into the day job.
Ready to Transform Your IT Strategy?
If you're interested in IT leadership, cybersecurity strategy, AI implementation, or just want to swap ideas about building technology that matters, let's connect.